Tamukkam Palace, Summer palace in Madurai, India
The palace features South Indian architectural elements with spacious halls, detailed stone carvings, and expansive courtyards throughout the structure points.
Built around 1670, Tamukkam Palace served as a summer residence for Queen Regent Rani Mangammal of the Madurai Nayak kingdom before British administration.
The palace houses the Mahatma Gandhi Museum, displaying numerous artifacts and documents that chronicle the life of India's independence movement leader.
The palace grounds include Tamukkam Maidanam, a large open area used for public gatherings, events, and ceremonies throughout the year.
The word Tamukkam translates to summer house in Tamil language, reflecting the original purpose of this royal residence in South India.
Location: Tamil Nadu
GPS coordinates: 9.93101,78.13252
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:12
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